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Sep 27, 2009, 02:52 PM
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Custom sub box in spare tire area?
I was thinking of trying to install a sub where my spare tire went and trying to cover over it and still use the trunk has any one done this? Pictures if possible please
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Sep 27, 2009, 07:50 PM
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I did. It didn't turn out very good so I didn't keep it. But here's a picture of what it looked like.
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Sep 27, 2009, 07:57 PM
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hmm thanks for the pic anyone else got something diff?
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Oct 8, 2009, 04:04 PM
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I've been thinking the same as i own a Joinery shop i might have a look into this further.
Why wasn't it any good ??
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Oct 8, 2009, 04:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by addo
Why wasn't it any good ??
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Because you can't use the trunk without the worry of things damaging the speaker by landing on it - my guess.
Either that or there wasn't enough airspace for the sub. Maybe..
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Last edited by Evo_Someday; Oct 8, 2009 at 04:37 PM.
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Oct 13, 2009, 06:18 PM
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how did you solidify or strengthen the spare tire cover..just mdf?
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Oct 14, 2009, 02:31 PM
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I know the nissan murano's have a sub in the back of the car made by bose that actually uses the screw hold-down for the spare tire to hold itself in place. I'm not sure if one of these would fit or not, but it might be worth while looking into if you want to keep the spare tire. Not sure also if you wanted something a little bit better than stock either, but just a suggestion.
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Oct 15, 2009, 06:12 PM
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Your best bet would be to just get a custom fiberglass box with a port. If you use the spare tire space, the sub will not hit as hard because it's enclosed and the air space is smaller.
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Oct 19, 2009, 11:05 AM
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trunk hit hard like kimbo slice!
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Oct 19, 2009, 10:53 PM
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If you're building a custom fiberglass box you can build it as big or small as the specifications of the sub(s). I've done many setups like this and it sounds great... just like it should. If the box is too big or too small that will make or break the system... but if it is built to the correct dimensions of the sub then it is just as good as having a square mdf box but much lighter.
Here's some examples: www.creative-ego.ca
Most of the installs are a little crazy and showcars but you get the idea... if you check out the step-by-step pics I have for the Integra, Acura 3.2 and some others you get the idea of how to build the box and false floor.
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Nov 1, 2009, 10:15 AM
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i kno i shouldnt, but i still use this to carry stuff. I had this done while i was gone, the speakers were 'supposed' to sit lower and have a removable grill, but they got carried away
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